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The United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence with parades, fireworks and patriotic celebrations across the country, as a sweltering heat wave and political divisions shape this year’s historic Fourth of July.___This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

America marks 250 years of independence, in photos

On Saturday night, roughly 850,000 fireworks will light up the sky above the nation’s capital for a 40-minute pyrotechnic display ––what could be the largest show in history.The event is positioned as the acme of President Donald Trump’s celebrations of the country’s 250th birthday, which have included a White House-hosted Ultimate Fighting Championship match, a “Great American State Fair” adorning the National Mall, countless military fly-overs, and live performances.

How to Watch the Record-Breaking Fourth of July Fireworks Show on the National Mall

"We thought we were doing everything right," RJ Harber tells PEOPLENEED TO KNOWRJ and Annie Harber's young daughters Blair and Brooke died in the Central Texas floods on July 4, 2025, which also killed RJ's parentsOne year later, the grieving couple is opening up about their final moments together and how they're honoring their girls

Daughters Texted to Say 'I Love You' as Dad Realized Cabin Was Flooding. He Grabbed a Kayak, but Couldn’t Reach Them (Exclusive)

Chestnut will go for his 18th title in 19 tries on Saturday in a big America 250 celebrationAt this point, no Fourth of July is complete without Joey Chestnut.Americans everywhere will run to their television sets at noon on America's 250th birthday as the world's greatest eater will aim to eat one hot dog for every year the U.S. has been in existence.

The legendary Joey Chestnut has taken wild ride to become GOAT of the Hot Dog Eating Contest

Most Americans say they are willing to put partisan differences aside to share a hot dog and watch some fireworks this Independence Day, a recent NBC News poll finds.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.

Poll: Americans are willing to bridge political divides at July Fourth parties, over dinner and more

EXCLUSIVE: Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce hasn't just brought their love story onto the big stage; it also provided a significant boost to her career according to one expertTaylor Swift could see her fame boosted thanks to her weddingTaylor Swift is set to become even more successful thanks to her high-profile wedding to Travis Kelce.

Taylor Swift 'enlarges her brand' with MSG wedding and 'strategic' donation

HOUSTON (AP) — Nick Fortes homered and hit a run-scoring double, Junior Caminero added a solo shot, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Friday night to extend the longest active win streak in the major leagues to nine games.The Rays have homered in a season-high eight consecutive games.

Fortes, Caminero hit HRs, Rays beat Astros 3-1 for 9th straight win

Trump urged Americans to choose patriotism over Karl Marx beneath the faces of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and RooseveltPresident Donald Trump marked the eve of America's 250th anniversary with a sweeping patriotic address at Mount Rushmore on Friday, declaring the United States the "most exceptional nation ever to exist" and vowing that it would "never be a Communist country."

Trump hails America as 'most exceptional nation ever to exist' in Mount Rushmore speech

The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store or gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the decisions of both households and businesses.

America In Focus: consumers still gloomy about economy; US hiring falls in June

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Rachel Bambrough, 31, is speaking out to warn women after being manipulated by Christopher Worrall, 38, who posed as a pro photographer before a domestic abuse attack left her covered in bloodRachel Bambrough, 31, and Christopher Worrall, 38, were in a relationship for three years and have a son together (Image: SWNS)

'I was lured in by a fake photographer boyfriend before he left me drenched in a blood attack'

DETAILS from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s elaborate wedding have been revealed, including the custom dress the singer wore and who stood beside them on their big day.The couple exchanged vows on Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City, in an extravagant ceremony.

Taylor Swift’s custom couture wedding dress revealed – and find out who made the bridesmaids and groomsmen list

The Arkansas State Police pursued a red Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray for several miles, with speeds reaching up to 156 mph, before the chase ended in a brake-check crash.The pursuit was caught on camera, showing the Corvette driver had no intention of stopping, until the left-side tires were deflated by stop sticks.

Watch: 156 MPH Corvette Driver Brake-Checks Patrol Car Before Crash, Tells Police He’ll Buy Another One

They can be worn for other occasions as well. Shop them ahead.For as long as I can remember, I've dreamed of my perfect wedding day—specifically, a 250-guest spring celebration outdoors, nestled among rolling mountains and vibrant wildflowers. While I already have clear visions of my dream dress, bridal hair, and makeup, the proposal itself holds just as much weight in my imagination.

I'm a Fashion Editor—These Are the Outfits I'd Wear If I Thought I Was About to Get Engaged

He’s still AWOL.Iran’s “probably gay” and badly disfigured new supreme leader has reportedly been barred from showing up at his own father’s funeral.Mojtaba Khamenei asked to perform rites over his father Ali Khamenei’s dead body, when the late ayatollah is set to be buried in his hometown of Mashhad on July 9 wrapping up the dayslong state funeral.

Iranian security bars ‘probably gay’ disfigured supreme leader from his father’s funeral — fearing Israel would strike again

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — On July 1, a new state law went into effect that banned the sale of the plant-derived substance kratom.Nicknamed “Matthew Davenport’s Law,” it’s named for Matthew Davenport, a 27-year-old Chattanooga man who died from taking kratom along with prescribed medications.

‘Kratom is deadly’: Knoxville widower speaks about dangers of kratom

More and more details about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's extravagant Madison Square Garden wedding are starting to be unveiled ... and now, we have a great shot of how the couple transformed the entrance to the venue, a wedding gift, and more.Check it out -- fitness trainer Rob Jordan and his wife, Joann, shared a magical photo of themselves walking up the stairs into the iconic arena, hand-in-hand.

Taylor Swift Wedding Details: See Lavish Entrance into MSG, Gifts For Celebs, More

France's star forward had a dramatic interruption to his warm-up ahead of facing Paraguay but showed his classy side as he quickly delved into the crowdKylian Mbappe hit a fan with a shot during his warm-up(Image: Al Bello/Getty Images)Kylian Mbappe delved into the crowd after firing a shot that hit a Paraguayan fan during France's warm-up.

Kylian Mbappe shows true colours as he rushes into crowd ahead of crucial France World Cup clash

President Donald Trump on Friday referenced a recent Democratic resolution pushing to eliminate the Senate filibuster and consider expanding the Supreme Court in a Truth Social post, urging Republicans to act before Democrats do, warning that otherwise "the Republican Party will never win another Election."Trump's message echoed positions he has taken before but reinforced them with the recent Democratic resolution as a rationale for urging Republicans to move first.

Trump Seizes on Democratic Push to Expand Supreme Court, End Filibuster

In a video, uploaded to TikTok under the account @funnylife545, has been spreading rapidly and is well worth the attention it’s getting.A chin-mounted camera captures the rider’s first-person perspective as they travel through a calm village lined with stone buildings and parked vehicles.

Biker Tries to Warn an Oncoming Rider About the Police. Then He Realises His Gesture Is Hilariously Redundant

Bill and John Bowdler have only been separated from each other twice in their entire livesNEED TO KNOWTwins Bill and John Bowdler have lived nearly identical lives for decadesThe 82-year-old siblings live in the home they were born in, have worked the same jobs and even wear matching outfits daily

Twins, 82, Wear Identical Outfits and Have Never Lived or Worked Apart. Now, They've Just Undergone the Same Surgery Together

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President Donald Trump pardoned 11 people on Friday, including nine people who were convicted of violating a federal air pollution law, a White House official confirmed.It’s the latest acts of clemency granted by Trump in his second term, following a slate of pardons granted specifically to allies and high-profile figures Trump deemed were unfairly targeted by previous administrations.

Trump pardons 11 people ahead of July 4, including Clean Air Act violators: What to know

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence on Friday with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about a sinister threat of communism that evoked one of the country's ugliest chapters."Communism is a mortal threat to American liberty," he said from Mount Rushmore.

In Mount Rushmore speech, Trump veers from U.S. exceptionalism to warnings about communism

President Donald Trump will help warm up the crowd ahead of a massive Fourth of July fireworks display in Washington.Admittedly, the crowd will probably be plenty warmed with temperatures in the Nation's capital expected to reach 101 on Saturday, July 4. Regardless of the heat, Trump promised earlier in the week to deliver "a really long speech just to show that I can do anything."

President Trump's July 4 speech in Washington: how to watch live

Alaska veteran Mac Spurlock was among those freed after armed EPA agents raided his shop over engine modificationsPresident Donald Trump pardoned nine people convicted of violating the Clean Air Act by tampering with diesel vehicle emissions-control systems.On Friday, Trump announced six of the pardons on Truth Social, arguing that the men he granted clemency to were "persecuted by the Biden Administration" and punished for "fixing their car."

Trump pardons 9 people convicted of tampering with emission controls on diesel engines

Image: NASA/Scott WiessingerTerrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.The Swift Observatory was launched in 2004, but recent solar storms have pushed its orbit lower, and it’s in danger of burning up in Earth’s atmosphere as soon as this year.

NASA launched an emergency mission to stop the Swift Observatory from crashing to Earth

YouTuber Kevin Talbot made the trip from the Isle of Man to the Weston Park International Model Air Show in Staffordshire expecting to find impressive RC aircraft. What he didn’t expect was to come face-to-face with a custom-built RC F-14 Tomcat so large that, in his words, “you could almost get inside of that.”

This $30,000 RC F-14 Tomcat Has Two Real Jet Turbine Engines and It’s Absolutely Wild

Americans celebrating the Fourth of July on Saturday woke up to the biggest news of all: new music from Beyoncé.The superstar singer dropped a single titled “Morning Dew (Donk),” her first music since the 2024 album “Act II: Cowboy Carter.”

Beyoncé drops new music, now the July 4 celebrations can really begin

For summer travelers braving this record-breaking heatwave to take holiday trips and vacations, remember this along with extra water and sunscreen — not having a REAL ID will add a penalty fee to your expenses.At $45, the fee is now more than double the original $18 charge.

Holiday travelers without Real IDs hit with penalty that more than doubles original fee

A: Also called rose glorybower and cashmere bouquet, it’s a pretty plant. But it’s unrelated to hydrangeas, and, as you have discovered, it is terribly invasive. Botanically, it’s Clerodendrum bungei.Article continues below this adYour best solution will be to dig a trench along your fence and install a 15-inch-deep root barrier.

Q: My neighbor has planted Mexican hydrangea. It comes under the fence from his yard into mine. I keep pulling it, but it comes back. How can I get rid of it? It’s awful.